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As summer comes to an end, CTV gains momentum into fall with more Top 20 programs than all other broadcasters combined in total viewers and A25-54. And making the Top 20 list this summer are three CTV original series, all with million-plus audiences. Led by the blockbuster, record-breaking, fan-favourite THE AMAZING RACE CANADAwith an average audience of 3.33 million viewers each week, original dramas SAVING HOPE (1.24 million) and THE LISTENER (1.09 million) also rank among the Top 15 most-watched programs in the country. CTV also delivers three of the Top 4 new summer series, with HOLLYWOOD GAME NIGHT and MISTRESSES joining the Top 20, while MASTERCHEF has grown by double digits in total viewers and all key demos to now rank as the #3 series of the summer. …

CTV’s QUESTION PERIOD launches its 43rd season with new host Robert Fife at the helm, beginning Sunday, Sept. 8 at 11 a.m. ET. One of the country’s foremost political reporters, Fife will discuss the Canadian political agenda for the upcoming week with his unique insider knowledge and analysis. Fife’s imprint on political reporting is deepened with his expanded role, adding a weekly exclamation point to his many duties that include reporting for CTV NATIONAL NEWS, his role as Ottawa Bureau Chief, and as Executive Producer for CTV’s daily political show, POWER PLAY WITH DON MARTIN. …

The Canadian Broadcast Standards Council (CBSC) today released its decision concerning a news report broadcast on CTV Northern Ontario (CICI-TV, Sudbury) about a malfunctioning furnace. The CBSC concluded that the report contained unfair and incomplete information contrary to the codes of ethics of the Canadian Association of Broadcasters (CAB) and Radio Television Digital News Association of Canada (RTDNA). …

Just in time for its leading coverage of the 38th annual Toronto International Film Festival® and the launch of its 12th season, CTV announced today that Devon Soltendieck joins ETALK as the new reporter for Canada’s most-watched entertainment series. Joining ETALK in its mission to profile and nurture Canadian talent, shine a spotlight on home-grown music, film, fashion and television, and provide a unique Canadian lens for international entertainment news,Soltendieck joins anchors Ben Mulroney and Tanya Kim, senior reporter Danielle McGimsie, and fellow reporters Lainey, and Traci Melchor. Soltendieck makes his ETALK debut Monday, Aug. 26 at 7 p.m. ET on CTV (visit CTV.ca to confirm local broadcast times). …

CTV confirmed today finale dates for Canada’s #1 summer schedule. With just five episodes to go for CTV’s THE AMAZING RACE CANADA, viewers tuning in by the millions each week will soon find out which team crosses the mat first and takes home the historic half-a-million dollar grand prize at the conclusion of Canada’s #1 summer series on Sept. 16. Viewers will also discover who comes out on top in Canada’s sizzling #2 reality series (and #3 series overall) MASTERCHEF (Sept. 11). Also reaching the apex of their summer runs are game show HOLLYWOOD GAME NIGHT (Aug. 29) and dance competition series SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE (Sept. 10). Finale dates have also been set for CTV’s hit original drama THE LISTENER (Aug. 28), original comedy SATISFACTION (Sept. 16), and provocative drama MISTRESSES (Sept. 9). CTV original drama SAVING HOPE (Aug. 20) wraps for the summer, returning with new episodes later this season. CTV comedies HOT IN CLEVELAND (Sept. 15) and ANGER MANAGEMENT (Sept. 16) conclude with their summer finales before returning with all-new episodes in the fall. …